NSAIDs Flashcards
1
Q
Nonselective, irreversible COX 1&@ inhibitors
Reduces platelet production of TXA2
A
Aspirin
2
Q
Prevent NSAID-induced gastritis
A
Misoprostol
3
Q
Causes premature closure of PDA
A
Indomethacin
4
Q
Post-surgical analgesic control, mainly used for analgesia
A
Ketorolac
Dexketoprofen
5
Q
COX-2 selective NSAIDs
A
Celecoxib
6
Q
COX-2 inhibitor withdrawn due to increased incidence of thrombosis
A
Rofecoxib
Valdecoxib
7
Q
Preferential COX-2 selective inhibitor
A
Meloxicam
8
Q
Selective COX-3 inhibitor
A
Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
Phenacetin
9
Q
Causes renal papillary necrosis and interstitial nephritis
A
Phenacetin
10
Q
Preferred antipyretic in children
A
Paracetamol
11
Q
Antidote for paracetamol overdose
A
N-acetylcysteine
